Description

Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; General, Stroke, Spine

Yale Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation together with Yale New Haven Hospital is ranked #41 in the nation by US News and World Report 2024-2025 for orthopedics.  The hospital is the only one in Connecticut to receive a national ranking in this specialty and is recognized for its expertise in procedures like hip fracture, back surgery, hip replacement, and knee replacement.  Our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, (PMR) launched a residency program division and now has eight residents.  PMR is the largest division in the department with faculty located in all delivery networks in the state. 

We take pride in delivering exceptional quality and value-driven patient care.  We are committed to best practices in recruiting, supporting, mentoring, and sponsoring highly qualified and talented individuals. Our dedication to collaborative excellence is embodied by teams working closely together and using open, respectful communication to shape an interconnected, engaged, and productive community, which in turn allows individuals and innovation to thrive. Our commitment to collaborative excellence is integral to enhancing the health and lives of those in New Haven and our regional, national and global communities.

Join our growing faculty. The Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation seeks a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician for a full-time faculty position with interest and expertise in both inpatient and outpatient general physiatry. This position will have an expectation of clinical service commitment at the Yale New Haven Hospital region.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical ambulatory service (Monday through Friday), with vacation coverage at the Milford Intensive Rehabilitation Unit.
• Primary practice locations: New Haven, CT.
• Participate in the training of residents, medical students, and other allied health students.
• Engage in research activities, depending on the wishes and skill set of the candidate. Research is supported and valued.
• Opportunities to perform EMGs, MSK ultrasound, and other outpatient clinical needs including musculoskeletal clinics, amputee care, and spasticity management (including Botox and phenol).
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible/Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).
• Strong commitment to teaching and academic development.
• Interest and/or experience in General Physiatry, Stroke, Spine, Amputee Care, and Neuromuscular Disorders.
• Fellowship trained preferred (TBI and/or Neuromuscular Medicine).
• Proficiency in musculoskeletal medicine, peripheral injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, spasticity management, electrodiagnostic consultations, concussion management, and workers compensation.
  
  
  

Opportunities:

• Academic appointment at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience.
• Diverse practice opportunities in areas such as spasticity, brain injury, stroke, neuro-trauma, and neurorehabilitation.
• Potential to perform consultation services at YNH and SRC Campus Hospitals.
• Contribution to program and practice development, medical leadership, teaching, and research.
• Representing the Department by participating in committees, conferences, and exemplifying the institution at professional meetings and community speaking engagements.
  
  
  
  

Apply with your CV, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interests, and references at http://apply.interfolio.com/173204